Indiana Driving – Keeping Teens (and everyone else) Safe
December 17, 2015 | Blog
As I’m sure you’re aware, states have differing laws regarding the use of cell phones and other devices while driving. I think we can all agree that even if you’re in a state that doesn’t explicitly make it illegal to use a cellphone while driving in any way, it is common sense to NEVER text… read more
Federal Reform of Class Action Suits
December 15, 2015 | Blog
Here’s an interesting opinion piece about class action lawsuits: https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2015/11/federal_class-action_reform_ef.html
Motor-Vehicle Deaths Up 14% First Six Months of 2015
December 12, 2015 | Car Accidents
The numbers are out, and unfortunately they present a tragic reality: deaths related to car accidents rose 14% the first half of 2015. From https://www.nsc.org/: “Motor-vehicle deaths for January through June of 2015 totaled 18,630. This figure is up 14% from the corresponding 6-month period in 2014. The June figure for 2015 was up 12% from… read more
Indiana Driving – Properly Securing Your Child
December 9, 2015 | Blog
For those of us who have children, obviously one of the most important things we think about daily is ensuring our child is 100% secure in our vehicle prior to leaving the driveway. Let's talk about some common sense necessities, as well as some non-negotiable laws regarding child restraint in a motor vehicle. Let's take… read more
December 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
We are all very nervous when we hand the keys to a new teenage driver. You can help your teenage understand the responsibility of driving by setting up a written contract. Because they are just learning to drive, they are very vulnerable to distractions in the car. More teenage driving collisions happen at night than… read more
Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week
December 4, 2015 | Blog
THE “INVISIBLE ILLNESS” CROHN’S AND COLITIS AWARENESS WEEK: DECEMBER 1-7 Crohn’s and Colitis have special importance for this law firm because they have personally touched our lives through friends and family. Those living with these illnesses are courageous people. They look just like anybody else, do not appear to have any medical issues, yet they… read more
December 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
All Terrain Vehicles, also known as ATVs or non caged Four-Wheelers, are common across the country, especially in rural areas. We turned to Michael Ehline of Ehline Law Firm PC, a Los Angeles personal injury advocate, in order to learn more about these types of vehicles. Ehline has a lot of experience in these cases,… read more
Distracted Driving – Personal Injury Law
December 1, 2015 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving is a growing problem, largely due to the growing popularity and use of cell phones and other mobile devices. Because distracted drivers are not fully paying attention to the road, the risk of a car accident increases significantly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 9 people are… read more
How to Sign Your Legal Rights Away – Arbitration Clauses
November 24, 2015 | Blog
Arbitration is an expensive binding legal resolution process which can be helpful in certain types of lawsuits. Unfortunately, big business has figured out how to incorporate it into contracts with consumers to keep them from filing class action suits. The New York Times has recently exposed the unfairness of these contracts. For example, credit card… read more
Indiana Driving – Intersection Accidents
November 16, 2015 | Car Accidents
Continuing our series on driving in Indiana, let’s explore one of the most common situations we come across while driving: intersections. Some native Hoosiers will never know how lucky we are when it comes to traffic. Sitting in stop and go traffic on Highway 465 every morning can seem like pure torture. However, compared to… read more